Category Archives: Digestive System

So we are almost done with our challenge now, and I haven’t heard from too many of you lately. How are things going?! What has been the biggest challenge for you to date? Have you figured out any good ways to get past this challenge? What has been your biggest insight so far? For myself, … Continue Reading

We had a nice turnout on Sunday at the Mountain View Farmer’s Market (and apparently a couple near misses – sorry to those we didn’t get to chat with). Kendra and I were there handing out recipes and answering questions, as well as getting awesome insights from other challengers. While the morning started out kind … Continue Reading

We’ve had great participation from many of you on the challenge so far; as well as some awesome success! 4 pounds lost in the first 3 days 7 pounds lost in the first 2 days More awareness about food choices Being more vigilant about reading food labels There has also been some really good conversations … Continue Reading

There has been some chatter in the gym recently about a new version of the Whole30, and the cryptic post on our facebook page last week. I am here to tell you that it is indeed upon us! WE WILL BE STARTING MONDAY FEBRUARY 4TH. This challenge will be more involved, as well as more … Continue Reading

Spending several years in a medical setting, I have become acquainted with reading research studies and identifying the conclusions and ramifications – even if they are not completely the same as those published by the authors in the paper. There has been a study discussed in the news recently that has piqued just this interest … Continue Reading

Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet May Help Some Children With Autism, Research Suggests Research recently out of Penn State University provides more support for some of the therapeutic effects of a Paleo Diet – exclusion of gluten and casein (wheat and dairy protein, respectively). It seems that exclusion of gluten and casein may be beneficial for individuals … Continue Reading